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Oakland schools start reopening next week

March 22, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz 0

Schools to reopen with ‘equity’ in mind. […]

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Stay-at-home orders lifted, but COVID-19 still with us

January 25, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz 1

COVID-19 hospitalizations are predicted to decline. […]

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Vaccine recalled by state not distributed in Alameda County

January 19, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz 0

COVID-19 still widespread in Oakland, Alameda County. […]

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COVID-19 Cases Surged in Oakland in December

January 4, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz 1

COVID-19 cases surged in Oakland in December 2020. […]

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Here’s how California’s stay-at-home order affects Oakland

December 7, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 3

Temporary closures and restrictions will help slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep hospitals functioning, officials say. […]

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Oakland surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 cases

November 23, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 1

Oakland has surpassed 10,000 COVID-19 cases. According to the Alameda County Public Health Department, Oakland has 10,175 coronavirus cases. The County has 27,485. Statewide there have been 1.2 million cases and over 18,000 deaths. Countywide, […]

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Reopening plans delayed due to ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 surge in California

November 16, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 1

The surge in COVID-19 cases could lead to increase hospitalizations and overwhelm the health system. […]

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Bay Area officials urge caution as flu season approaches

October 19, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 1

Hospitals, clinics could be overwhelmed by a COVID-19 surge during flu season. […]

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New COVID-19 cases slowing in Oakland; reopening limited activities possible

October 13, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 1

New cases of COVID-19 in Alameda County seem to be slowing down after spiking multiple times this summer. As of this weekend, Alameda County has 22,149 COVID-19 cases. Oakland has 8,671 coronavirus cases. In Alameda […]

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Oakland venue criticized for remaining open during COVID-19

September 28, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 2

An Oakland events space is being criticized for remaining open and serving groups hardest hit by the pandemic. […]

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The sounds of sneakers squeaking, basketballs bouncing, and coaches yelling echoed throughout Bishop O’Dowd’s brand new, state-of-the-art, 1,300 plus capacity gymnasium. This gym is the crown jewel of the private Catholic school’s new $40 million […]

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